French PM Unveils Youth Violence Clampdown, Vows No Tax Hikes Pre-Elections

April 19, 2024
French PM Unveils Youth Violence Clampdown, Vows No Tax Hikes Pre-Elections
  • French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal unveils a new action plan targeting youth violence on his 100th day in office.

  • The action plan includes a 'contract of rights and obligations' for parents, extended school hours in priority areas, and sanctions tied to school diplomas for misbehavior.

  • Attal proposes classifying assaults based on religious non-compliance as an aggravating circumstance in criminal offenses.

  • He pledges to strengthen law enforcement and enforce stricter measures for juvenile offenders.

  • The Prime Minister discusses salary increases and unemployment insurance reforms, with a promise to avoid tax hikes.

  • Attal emphasizes free speech and critiques opposition parties' lack of focus on European issues ahead of important European elections.

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